“Changed the Game”: LeBron James Pens Emotional Note for His $120 Million Rich Brother, Hours Before Big Release

On the court, LeBron James has received many helping hands. Without Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, and Ray Allen, he would have missed out on a couple of titles. The same goes for his off-the-court success. LeBron James has already become a billionaire. He became the first active NBA player to get there. The way he manages his off-the-court deals is a business model to appreciate. But no such journey is charted alone. The incredible Forward has built a business empire with the help of many individuals. 

However, one individual has stood there ever since James dreamed of becoming a big-time NBA athlete.

LeBron James gives his flowers to a close friend

His clients include LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the top. And apart from that, Draymond Green, De’Aaron Fox, and Darius Garland also use his services! His client list is running around 50 and he has all sorts of talents benefitting through his agency. Such is his influence that 60 Minutes made a documentary on him which will hit the screens in a few hours.

Rich Paul is an incredible name among NBA players who are looking to chart their way through the hefty contracts.

As a part of James’ inner circle, he had known the way contracts work in the NBA. When he started Klutch Sports in 2012, he took a huge leap in his budding career. Fast forward to 2023, and he is one of the top five most influential sports agents in the world. His book “Lucky Me” covers his journey. As someone who has amassed a net worth of $120 million, he has helped NBA athletes make much more money than that. 

To give a shout-out to his close friend and also his agent, King James took to Instagram. He celebrated the release of his 60 Minutes documentary and shared a snippet from it. He brimmed with pride in seeing his buddy who “changed the game” reach unprecedented heights every year.

In this snippet shared by James, Draymond Green, one of his clients narrates about Paul’s influence. He shares how his agency has helped young athletes figure out how to manage their wealth. At any rate, what type of contract will LeBron James work out next with Paul at the helm?

Pondering James’ next contract

The stellar Forward is going to enter the first year of his two-year $99 million extension. While he is going to get paid around $47 million this season, during the next season, his contract will be over $51 million. He will have a player option for that and considering the rising rate of NBA contracts and the increasing cap, he can demand an Anthony Davis-like extension. The two-way phenom recently signed an extension that will pay him more than $60 million a year. 

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What will James’ next contract look like?

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